The information is overwhelming, I know, at first. And I LOOOVVVE food, including ice cream, pizza, donuts, etc...it feels quite discouraging when you read what you should NOT eat. I'm not saying I don't ever get annoyed that I can't eat something, but I feel so much better that it is worth it. And it is really worth it for you to at least try...not just for the IBS problems, but for your own health. Now when I see family members eating really greasy things or overindulging on sweets, I think, wow...that is so awful for their bodies. Remember that any diet, IBS or a "losing weight" diet is supposed to be a change in lifestyle and habits to become healthier and they all say that you can have "bad" things in moderation. That may not completely true of Heather's diet, since triggers should be eliminated, but some people, myself included, can handle a bite or two of a "forbidden" food just to take the edge off. And then the substitutions that Heather suggest really are not all that bad. I'm having a tough time really missing my milk in cold cereal, but I have enjoyed "fake" ice cream, sour cream, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, etc.. And I feel better that I am eating healthier foods.
You say you don't eat fruits...it will grow on you. Before I had my first child, I swear I just completely bypassed the produce isle, except to buy an occassional head of lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. Then I sort of "forced myself" to buy fruits and veggies for my kids' sake and now we NEVER run out. Of course I don't eat all of them myself, but my diet is much more well rounded. (If you do a "search" (at top of page) for "smoothies"...you might find a recipe that you like where you can eat that banana that you say you do like.
As far as strong bones go, you can do a search for "vitamins" or "nutrients" and see some discussion on that. Right now I am taking Caltrate for calcium but nothing else b/c I'm not sure what other vitamins my belly can handle yet.
I have been on this site since September and I can tell you that it is the best place I have ever found for two reasong:
1. The diet and acacia (I am IBS-predominatly diarreah), have made me feel better than I have EVER felt in my entire life physically.
2. The support of the people on this site who truly understand what I am going through has made me feel better than I have EVER felt in my entire life emotionally.
Welcome aboard. You will be pleasantly surprised by what you learn about your body, food, and so much more. (And after reading as much as you can and possibly buying the book, ASK AWAY on the boards because everyone is here to help you in this process when you are new.) 
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